Bills · HR 8005
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8005Criminal procedure and sentencingAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
Stop Pills That Kill Act
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the growing public health crisis of fentanyl-related overdoses, particularly from counterfeit pills. Many people are unknowingly consuming deadly doses of fentanyl when they purchase what they believe to be legitimate prescription medications from unofficial sources.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide federal law enforcement with more specific legal tools to target those who create and distribute these fake pills. It would also lead to more organized efforts to educate the public, especially youth, about the dangers. Without this bill, the legal framework for combating counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine might remain less specific, and coordinated federal efforts to seize these substances and inform the public might not be as comprehensively mandated or reported upon.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines "counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substance" as a substance containing fentanyl, its analogues, or methamphetamine that is falsely marketed as another product.
This definition creates a specific legal category for these dangerous fake pills, allowing for targeted enforcement.
PROVISION 02
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to include fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and counterfeit substances under existing prohibited acts related to methamphetamine.
This expands the scope of what is considered illegal under federal drug laws, making it easier to prosecute those dealing in these substances.
PROVISION 03
Requires the DEA Administrator to establish and implement an operation and response plan within 180 days to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances.
This mandates a coordinated federal strategy for law enforcement and public education to combat the spread of these dangerous pills.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress on data related to seizures, charges, convictions, and prevention efforts regarding counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances.
This ensures ongoing accountability and provides Congress and the public with critical data on the effectiveness of enforcement and prevention strategies.
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ACTION TIMELINE
31 EVENTSSEP 16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SEP 15
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
SEP 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5674-5676)
SEP 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8005.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8005
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionSep 16, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
House BillHR 8005Criminal procedure and sentencingAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
Stop Pills That Kill Act
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2026
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
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